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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,437.92, 22,683.88 and 9,267.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,437.92, 22,683.88 and 9,267.77 is: 12,789.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,437.92 : 22,683.88 = 9,267.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,437.92/22,683.88 = 9,267.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,437.92x = 22,683.88 × 9,267.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,437.92x = 210,228,980.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,228,980.68/16,437.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,789.27

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